Is Afton, MI 49705 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Afton is a seller’s market. With about 2.1 months of supply and 67% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.
The Afton housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 67% of homes in Afton, MI 49705 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 36 days and there were 2.1 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. With only 3 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 0%, homes sold faster (91 days then) and the median sale price fell 52% to $209,909. Overall, Afton is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Cheboygan County, homes here sell faster than in 75% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county.
Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Topinabee 49791 (0% sold over asking) or Wolverine 49799 (17% sold over asking).
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Cheboygan 49721Balanced $149 /sq ftIndian River 49749Balanced $234 /sq ftTopinabee 49791 $257 /sq ftWolverine 49799Buyer’s market $203 /sq ft Browse all markets →Where Afton is
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Questions about Afton real estate
Is Afton a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 2.1 months of supply in Afton, MI 49705 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.
How fast do homes sell in Afton?
The typical home went under contract in 36 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Afton sell over asking?
67% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 100.6% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Afton?
About 0.89% of a home’s value a year in Cheboygan County, or roughly $3,560 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Afton?
The median sale price was $209,909 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $155 per square foot.
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